QPR Podcast

Romarn Burrell scores his first two goals of the season as QPR beat Cardiff City — and Middlesbrough are next up at Loftus Road. Steve Bernard (Loftus IQ) and Dunstan Bentley (QPR NYC) join Andrew Scherer to run through a really well-earned midweek win in the Championship, look ahead to Saturday's clash with Boro, and give their verdict on the club's ill-advised new 'anthem'. Don't worry — we still end on a positive note! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A win at Ewood Park, a summer's business done, and Cardiff up next. Erin Thompson, Jamie Perry and the technically challenged Paul Finney join Andrew Scherer to pick over Saturday's victory at Blackburn. The panel purr about Burrell, weigh up the strength of Rangers' options from the bench, and show Pierce Charles some love (again). Then, as the transfer window SLAMS shut, we review the Rs' dealings this summer in full — before looking ahead to Wednesday with some genuine optimism. Back on Thursday to dissect Cardiff and preview Saturday's intriguing clash with Middlesbrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Perry, Erin Thompson and Andrew Scherer join host Jaz to pick the bones out of a goalless draw at home as Bolton frustrate the Rs. Find out which of the gang is Kone’s biggest fan, who’s still riding the waves of optimism, and what the stats say about Blackburn away… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saffa Michail, Paul Bullion, Paul Finney and Andrew Scherer are in a relentlessly positive mood after three goals and an away win to kick off the season. They discuss how we secured an impressive victory at Portsmouth, with plenty of praise for Chair, Saito, Charles, and Mbengue's contributions, and Paul B basks in the glow of his triumphant correct score prediction. They also look ahead to Bolton with plenty of optimism for another three points - what could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QPR legend Kevin Gallen joins Paul Finney, Paul Bullion and Andrew Scherer to unpick a baffling cup exit to Millwall — and how much it really tells us about the season ahead. Can we get a result at Fratton Park versus Portsmouth on Saturday? Do we need any more signings? And can we make a charge for the (expanded) play-offs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Scherer is joined by Paul Finney, Jaz Sandalli and Paul Bullion for the first Open All Rs episode of the 26-27 season! Hope springs eternal as we look back at QPR’s summer, discuss preseason friendlies (including the trip to Vienna), weigh up our transfer business, and look ahead to the cup opener against Millwall. Proper football is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The R List, a new series of special Open All Rs podcasts where we sit down with famous and notable QPR fans to talk about their life with the Rs. In our first episode, actor Paul Bullion (Peaky Blinders, The Witcher, Mission: Impossible) joins Paul Finney and Andrew Scherer to talk about growing up an Rs fan in Milton Keynes, his first match, taking part in Game 4 Grenfell, and the big question: which was better — playing alongside Kevin Gallen or acting with Tom Cruise? *** This conversation was recorded in person on 12th May 2026 — please excuse any background noise from the bar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finney, George Sharp and Jamie Perry join host Jaz for the last episode of the 2025-26 season. There’s a look back at the Ipswich game (please don’t make us do that again), a look forward to next season, and a bonus message at the end from Dun at QPR NYC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saffa Michail and Matt Winton join Andrew Scherer to review a Derby defeat snatched from the jaws of victory before covering the recent season ticket announcement and looking ahead to an important summer (and season) to come. Plus some (largely pessimistic) predictions for the final game of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Scherer and Erin Thompson are joined by QPR defender Steve Cook to talk through his 3 years at the club. They discuss his favourite moment at the Rs, building a positive dressing room, guiding younger players, which Ted Lasso character he would be, and how he'd approach management (which is perhaps not quite what you'd expect). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaz is joined by Jamie Perry and QPR legend Marc Bircham to talk about the goalless yawnfest against Bristol City, the 16th annual Tiger Feet walk, who’s ready to fill the captain’s armband, and a look ahead to Millwall. The Tiger Cubs football team for children and young adults with Downs Syndrome is such an important part of the QPR community outreach – if you can spare a few quid it’s not too late to donate: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/tiger-feet-16-32548 YOU RS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regulars Andrew Scherer and Paul Finney are joined by singer-songwriter (and QPR season ticket holder) Cian Downing to discuss the Watford win, a stone cold classic own goal at Preston, and look ahead to the rest of the season. --- Cian's new single Come Around is out now! Follow Cian on Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram and get his upcoming tour dates on his website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, George Sharp and Jamie Perry gather to pick through the Joy  of the Portsmouth hammering, survive another international week with Jimmy Dunne saving it , and start praying — loudly — for six points over Easter. Along the way, Jesus pops in the chat  now and again (he’s a busy man this time of year), Italian references fly around as  a Norn Irish World Cup dream in ruins  , and QPR’s away days trains discussed like it’s a biblical plague on the lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special edition of Open All Rs, QPR's Director of Sporting Operations Ben Williams joins Paul Finney, Saffa Michail and Jaz Sandalli to answer our questions about his role, the state of the pitch, player availability and injury rate - and where we could do better.Thanks to Ben for his time and his openness - we definitely didn't expect it to go on for an hour!We'll be back next week for our usual fare of game recaps, score predictions and Rs ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Scherer hosts this week, with Steve Bernard, James Evans, and a Paul Finney cameo all on hand to make sense of a 1-0 loss in Birmingham, our 4th defeat on the spin without scoring. Is Stéphan starting to lose his patience? Are the players? And given this season is increasingly looking a lot like last season, are we forever destined to finish 16th in the Championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, Jamie Perry and Niall Rodgers pick the bones out of another home defeat — this time a 4–0 thumping and with a trip to Birmingham looming. What could possibly go wrong as the lads try to make sense of the mess, the mood, and the madness that is following QPR right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honour of International Women’s Day, Jaz is joined by Erin Thompson and Vappu Koskela for an all woman panel, and a special guest interview towards the end of the show!   They share QPR origin stories, dissect QPR 0-2 Sheffield United, ask if Kone is officially more bandage than man now, and make their predictions for the Boro game on Sunday.   As you may be aware, QPR’s own Fern Orchard is currently crowdfunding for ACL treatment after a horror injury picked up at the Fulham game – if you would like to help out please check out her GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fern-orchard-acl-surgery-and-rehab Speedy recovery Fern, and a massive shout out to the QPR Women for their fixtures at Dulwich Hamlet this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, Dunstan Bentley, Saffa Michael and Dean Upcraft pick the bones out of our wild lurch from a fabulous win at Hull to the stinker at Southampton. They talk injuries, the goalkeeper and defence, the manager, the CEO, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's everyone's favourite time of the year again, QPR accounts publication day! Paul Finney is joined by Niall Rogers and Andrew Scherer to digest the club's finances from the 24/25 season and answer the big questions: What did we spend on players? How much FFP headroom have we got? How much did the owners spend in the club shop? *** Follow Niall and his excellent QPR finance updates on Twitter/X - @nrogers959 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Parker and his dad join me Paul Finney for a chat about his special day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab a drink and settle in, this is a long one... Finney, Saffa and Jaz discuss: 🚫 Charlton 0-0 QPR - an away point banked or a missed opportunity? 🫠 QPR 1-3 Blackburn - what went wrong? ☔ What are we doing about the pitch? 🤕 In the injury list starting to hurt? PLUS look out for a bonus pod with Logan and Andrew Parker on the Junior Hoops takeover! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Andrew Scherer is in the host's seat, joined by Dunstan Bentley from New York, Paul Finney back from New York, and Steve Bernard who's been busy substacking in London. They reflect on a nourishing win against league leaders Coventry and their affable manager, a fantastic New York meet-up for the Wrexham match with Charlie Austin (just don't mention the game), the January transfer activity, and look ahead to Friday night football fun at Charlton. *** Read more of Steve's thoughts on his new Loftus IQ Substack: https://qpranalytics.substack.com/ *** Listen to the QPR NYC interview with Charlie Austin here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Bz0oQHAyzBNk86U2Otdod?si=ifi0w0mERwi5f_YAkSqHlQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney is back hosting this week, joined by George Sharp, Dunstan Bentley, Saffa Michail and debutant Jamie Perry. There's plenty to discuss with two draws, two clean sheets, two pretty terrible games, and FC Hollywood riding into town on Saturday. Plus Amadou Mbengue's gloves. Because of course. *** If you are wondering why Dunstan is unusually silent towards the end, it's our technical gremlins (sorry Dun!) and not a reflection of deteriorating transatlantic relations. But if you want to hear more about Charlie Austin (and more importantly Finney) visiting QPR NYC this weekend, do check out the latest QPR NYC podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ahwLuIxg7L1MZzUcwFtGW?si=tN39nEu6RAShQSVKzJ0Qkw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, Jaz Sandalli and Andrew Scherer are here to reflect on a brave but ultimately doomed effort to break our FA Cup 3rd Round curse, including Joe Walsh's return in goal and the godforsaken 'stadium' West Ham find themselves in. They also discuss the newly announced academy plans and what the club might look to do in the remainder of the transfer window, before looking ahead to Stoke and Oxford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Paul Finney is joined by Dunstan Bentley, John Sharp, and Jacob Tingle to celebrate a perfect start to 2026. The panel dives into the clinical 3–0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday , breaking down Rayan Kolli’s brilliant late double and the team's determination to get back to winning ways.The boys also tackle the current goalkeeper situation following Ben Hamer’s , Contract extension analyzing how the R's can maintain defensive stability as they transition into cup mode. With the third round of the FA Cup just days away, the energy is high on hope as the panel gets "Up for the Cup" ahead of the massive trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham United on Sunday, .Most importantly, this episode is a tribute to the life and loyalty of Alan Barnes, a legendary member of the QPR family who recently passed away. As the R's prepare for their cup journey, we dedicate this show to his memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finney is joined by Steve Bernard, Dean Upcraft and Jaz Sandalli to pick through the leftovers from Christmas and New Year, including: - Why are the players so tired - is it the fixture list or fitness? - Is the squad rotation making everyone dizzy? - and predictions for Sheff Weds this Sunday (yes even Jaz, sorry in advance) Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's podcast, after the 4-1 win against Marti's Leicester, Paul Finney, Frankie Riley, Dunstan Bentley and Jacob Tingle discuss everything. Even though half the pod was across the pond, as this podcast shows, W12 is worldwide. It is a long pod, it's Christmas, please enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the team are joined by hero of the day Kieran Morgan who talks about THAT goal, THAT goal celebration, togetherness in the squad, and how the values his parents brought him up with have shaped the player he is today. Hang around afterwards to hear Saffa Michail, Chris Charles, Finney and Jaz Sandalli reflect on Norwich away, West Brom and Birmingham, and their predictions for Middlesborough away (not Jaz, she’s not allowed to do predictions any more). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Jaz Sandalli, Saffa Michail, Paul Finney, and Andrew Scherer this week discussing a fun win against Hull and a satisfying win against Blackburn. Chair, Paul Smyth, Burrell and Kone, and QPR's goalkeeper curse all get a mention, and there is also a chance to reflect on the reported departure of Paul Furlong from the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join host Paul Finney with Anuj Bhardwaj, and Dunstan Bentley for another lively edition of the QPR Podcast, featuring a true club legend — Kevin Gallen. In this episode, we dive into all things Queens Park Rangers, from the latest talking points to memories that have shaped the club we love. Kevin shares some of his best moments in a QPR shirt, offering stories, insights, and laughs only he can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney sits down with Chris Guy, Martin Percival, and Martin Beattie to chat through the full history of QPR shirts, from the club’s beginnings in 1886 all the way to today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, George Sharp Phil O'Sullivan plus Paul Stokes . The group discussed their podcast episode reviewing QPR's recent performances and addressing concerns about the team's management and tactics. The hosts and guests engaged in a detailed analysis of the team's defensive issues, coaching strategies, and player selection problems, with particular emphasis on recent matches against Southampton and Ipswich. The discussion concluded with predictions for an upcoming match against Sheffield United and reflections on the team's academy development, while expressing appreciation for QPR fans who have served in conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don Shanks talks to Paul Finney about running the New York Marathon for our Stan, and his upcoming trip to the Football Factory in New York. It’s a podcast with Stan’s old teammate, who’s 73, doing a marathon for others in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney's back in the hot seat, this week joined by Steve Bernard, Dunstan Bentley, Jaz Sandalli, and Andrew Scherer. They dissect some questionable decisions in Derby — namely, their various pub choices — before trying to get through the actual football match as quickly as possible. Dunstan also talks us through QPR NYC's #GoPurpleForLily day on Saturday 1st November in support of Lily Green - one of our own who is bravely fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer. A GoFundMe to support Lily and her family with the costs of treatment can be found here: https://gofund.me/8431812b3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a front three of Saffa Michail, Andrew Scherer and Jaz Sandalli this week as we look back on a big three points at Swansea, a frustrating defeat to Millwall (that maybe feels less bad in the cold light of day), and preview Saturday's trip to struggling Derby - what could possibly go wrong? There's also a lot of love for Nico Madsen (again)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a very special guest this week as Liam Morrison joins Paul Finney, Chris Charles and Andrew Scherer to talk about life at the Rs. Among other things we cover the turnaround since the Coventry low, how the summer signings have added to the squad, that goal-line clearance against Stoke, and who he practices German with at the training ground... We also look back at a fantastic win at Bristol City before the international break and make predictions for Saturday's London derby against Millwall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Squeezed in between Wednesday on Saturday and Oxford on Wednesday, Anuj Bhardwaj, Andrew Scherer, and Jaz Sandalli are here to discuss our scrappy draw at the weekend, what the midweek Oxford game might hold for us, as well as various musings on confidence, crosses, possession, and PR. Apologies for the technical gremlins that seem to have robbed us of Anuj's predictions - he went for a 3-0 win against Oxford with 3 different scorers and a 1-0 win at Bristol City with Paul Smyth scoring from the halfway line. Because of course! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a slightly different look to proceedings this week: Paul Finney, Phil Cartin and Andrew Scherer are joined by Sheffield Wednesday fans Bethany Patrick and Jake Lee to get the low down on what the hell is going on at their club ahead of our match at Hillsborough on Saturday. We also look at how we made it 3 [THREE] wins on the trot against Stoke last weekend and try our very best not to curse yet another Barry Bannan goal against us into existence. Any Rs travelling to Sheffield for the game can support the Wednesday fans' efforts to reclaim their club by not buying anything in the ground, joining in with their 10th minute protest, and (as black and gold scarves are part of the protest) wearing one of our recent black and gold away kits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney is joined by Paul Stokes and Andrew Scherer to look back on a fairytale day out at Disney FC and ahead to Stoke at the weekend. Did Nardi's enforced return make a difference? How good is Harvey Vale? When do we get worried about other people noticing Richard Kone? And just how bonkers is Amadou Mbengue? Paul S also tells us about his upcoming Q&A evening with Rangers legends Kevin Gallen, Lee Cook and Martin Rowlands, taking place at The George IV, Chiswick, on Wednesday 8th October 2025. Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/newgoaldream/1784422 And follow NewGoalDream on social media for updates about this and future events: https://bsky.app/profile/newgoaldream.bsky.social https://x.com/newgoaldream https://www.instagram.com/newgoaldream/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Coming to you with that classic Loftus Road spirit… Paul Finney, Martin Beattie, and Martin Percival bring you a very special conversation with one of the greatest to ever pull on the gloves for Queens Park Rangers — the legendary Phil Parkes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an actual win!! This week Jaz Sandalli stands in for Finney on hosting duties and is joined by Phil Cartin, Saffa Michail and Andrew Scherer to dissect the 3-1 victory over Charlton, reflect on the transfer window as a whole, and look forward to our trip to Hollywood's North Wales outpost next week. Plus a lot of Richard Kone love. Because of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Paul Finney, George Sharp, and Steve Bernard as they try to get to grips with QPR's embarrassing defeat to Coventry. The panel discusses what went wrong, the returning loanees, the potential permanent return of Ronnie Edwards, and looks ahead to the crucial Charlton match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finney, Saffa, George, Jaz and Stephen Street say Goodbye Vicarage Road after a tough watch at Watford away, and give their predictions on QPR's chances at Coventry this Saturday. Is Sam Field a hero or a zero? Is Madsen maddening or maudlin? And will we _ever_ see Jake Clarke-Salter again? Download now wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“A home draw with Preston. A tough loss at Plymouth. But the spirit? Unshaken. Paul Finney, Dunstan Bentley, Dean Upcraft, and Phil Cartin keep the flame alive. Now, all eyes on Watford — and the power of unity.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new season is finally upon us! Paul Finney is this week joined by Steve Bernard, Jaz Sandalli, Ian Randall, and Andrew Scherer to look ahead to the new campaign. Are we optimistic? How will the new manager set the team up? Do we need another striker? Will we beat Preston? And are the QPR team more like jobbing musicians or jazz prodigies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaaaand we're back! Paul Finney is joined by Paul Curtis, John Rees, Paul Stokes, and Andrew Scherer as the pod eases itself into full match fitness in time for the new season. We talk Julien Stéphan, signings, French friendlies, formations, a certain Euros-winning Lioness from Hanwell, and (whisper it) allow ourselves a hint of optimism ahead of 2025/2026... The Facebook group auctioning items for Dottie’s Journey Charity is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3790752651254735 And the excellent QPR NYC merch store can be found here: https://qprnyc.bigcartel.com/product/qprnyc-rundmc-tee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, Simon Hall, Andrew Scherer and Jawad Laouria reflect on the end of the season and where we go next year. We cover the win at Sunderland, bask in the glory of winning the Premier Cup, wonder what on earth is going on with our hunt for a new manager and reflect on what needs to happen in the summer. Plus obligatory Eze eulogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finney, Ian Randall, John Rees, and club legend and ambassador Andy Sinton come together to share their personal experiences with the C word — and no, not the one from SW London. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, they open up about their journeys with cancer, highlighting how the QPR family — from the club to the fans — turns even the darkest hours into a time of unwavering support and love. From Loftus Road to a road not traveled alone, this is a conversation about strength, solidarity, and the community that makes a difference when it matters most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another quiet week in W12 we get the chance to gloss over Burnley by discussing events of the last few days. Paul,Simon, Dunstan and Steve try to make sense of what has gone on and where we go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the final home game against Burnley, Paul Finney is joined by Saffa Michail, Clive Whittingham, George Sharp, and Andrew Scherer. They also discuss the recent speculation about the club’s future direction—will things stay the same next season, or are changes on the horizon? No one does a rollercoaster ride quite like Queens Park Rangers. Buckle up, folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices